Your guide to government

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What is the legislative branch?

Examines the history and operation of the legislative branch of the United States government, discussing the differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate as well as the powers that Congress has in signing bills into law.

What is the judicial branch?

Examines the history and operation of the judicial branch of the United States government, discussing the responsibilities and powers of the chief justices of the Supreme Court.

What is the executive branch?

Explores how the executive branch of the United States government runs, including the different jobs the president must perform as well as the tasks of the cabinet secretaries and the organizations under them.

What is a government?

2009
An introduction to the responsibilities of a government that discusses neighborhoods, countries, the three branches of the U.S. government, checks and balances, leaders, law, health care, the postal system, the environment, and the treasury.

How is a government elected?

2009
Teaches children how government officials are elected, with an overview of the issues that influence elections, the country's political parties, the voting process, and the importance of debates, campaigns, primaries, and national conventions.

How is a law passed?

2009
Teaches children how laws are passed in the United States, offering an overview of the methods that are used to create and enforce a law and the people responsible for the process.

What are the levels of government?

2009
Introduces children to the different levels of government, explaining the roles and responsibilities of school, city, district, county, state, and federal governments.
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